Police are searching for the driver of an Audi who fractured a mans cheekbone and eye sockets in Blundells Road (Image: Google Maps)

A man was punched in the face three times fracturing his cheekbone and eye sockets in a shocking attack in Tilehurst .

The victim, a 57 year-old was driving a VW Golf along Blundells Road at around 9.45pm on Wednesday, March 2.

As he was turning right into Chichester Road a white three-door Audi with a number plate beginning VK14 travelling in the opposite direction was turning left into the same road.

The Audi driver exited his car and approached the victim, he then verbally abused the VW driver and punched him in the face three times fracturing his cheekbone and eye sockets and breaking his glasses.

The driver of the Audi has been described as an Asian man, about 6ft to 6ft2in, in his thirties, with short dark hair and a short dark beard.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about offence to contact police.

“Do you recognise the description of the offender or the vehicle, a white three door Audi with a number plate starting VK14? If you do then please visit your nearest police station or call police on 101."

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.